GOODNESS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Hall & Oates - Possession Obsession REACTION

[@jt9994]

i am so glad that you finally got around to doing this song. Oates finally gets a chance, his voice is good

[@michaelasay8587]

Yea wish he would have sang more....

[@UniversalMokenTroll]

@@michaelasay8587 In the early days he sang a little bit more.

[@jbga.6178]

A hidden gem from Hall & Oates is Adult Education.

[@sassymess7111]

YESSS!

[@robertorojasbalarezo]

Adult education is far from a hidden gem, it is a banger

[@danhiatt150]

Adult Education was a hugely successful single - #8 on Billboard chart. Hardly a hidden gem.

[@scottvanhille5688]

Great suggestion, I've suggested it a few times. Hope they will get to it.

[@carole0302]

Doesn’t matter what song by Hall & Oates you pick, it’s gonna be a banger!! Saw them in concert about 5 years ago and I think they just get better with age!

[@keithroberts4952]

You should play their version of "you've lost that loving feeling! John sings co - lead and he sounds great!

[@kevinmkraft]

Always loved this song. Very underrated.

[@dwashington607]

A hidden gem by Hall & Oates. I've wanting you to react to this for a while.

[@kimcutts6153]

🇬🇧 Wow! I have never heard a song with John Oats singing lead! His vocals are really very good. ❤🎶🎼🎙️🎙️

[@Musicvegan01]

Both Daryl & John have said they do not like the term "blue eyed soul". So has Lisa Stansfield.

[@TigerRogers0660]

John Oates on lead vocal - fantastic voice!! You must try "Delayed Reaction" next !!

[@jamesstone2107]

Within the last five years John Oates came out with a solo Album called Arkansas.

[@lreed1040]

John actually has 5 solo albums. Arkansas being his most recent. He also has many Non-Album Singles and Live albums.

[@michaelasay8587]

​@@lreed1040any good?

[@lreed1040]

More Daryl Hall and John Oates to hear are "Your Imagination", "Family Man", "Did It In A Minute". "Looking For A Good Sign", "Halfway There", "Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid", "Wait For Me", "Everything Your Heart Desires", "Missed Opportunity", "Adult Education", "Fall in Philadelphia" , "Promise Ain't Enough" and "Time Won't Pass Me By". There are so many other songs but these are some for you. "Maneater" is one you should hear if you haven't already. Don't know if you did and it was pulled not sure, if not a must hear.

[@anthonyfoster6737]

"Your Imagination" is so filthy & groovy

[@MrSteveLoucks]

Great suggestions! I completely forgot about Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid. Love that tune!

[@stephenhough4957]

Totally agree on Promise Ain’t Enough - it’s a hidden gem as it was on a later album but it’s a lovely song.

[@whitespider99]

Amber & Jay, here are some other good Hall & Oates songs to react to: "Family Man", "Adult Education", "Delayed Reaction", "Bigger Than Both of Us", "Looking for a Good Sign", and "Do What You Want, Be What You Are".

[@jackieburchell2187]

Love them my best song is I can't go for that think the song has it all.😊❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@poeha007]

Finally, I think Possession Obsession is their best song. Sung by Oates. Underrated song within their catalogue.

[@ccfctid4]

I requested this a while ago, so thank you SO MUCH for doing it!! John is underappreciated as a singer in my opinion. And yes, they each have had solo careers. Daryl and John each have released five solo studio albums to date. "Dreamtime" would be a perfect one to start with for Daryl (his biggest solo hit, which peaked in 1986). As for John, you could start with his song "Arkansas" from the album of the same name. He released that in 2018. It's tough for me not to just name off songs of theirs (together or solo) because they've had so many good ones. Even the lesser hits/deep cuts are great!

[@annavaldez9615]

Soul music is soul music it doesn't matter who sings it if you feel the soul sing it soul does not have color soul is a beautiful thing

[@KarolPawlowski-mr9td]

I might be mistaken but I believe "Maneater" has not been covered yet; one of their greatest hits and terrific saxophone to boot.

[@richardkint6531]

Yes, John Oates got his due. Another song John sings lead is "Your Imagination". If you do another cover night react to their excellent cover of "You Lost That Loving Feeling". Thanks. 😎

[@RabbiSteve]

Agreed.

[@ws3764]

I always liked that H&O would include their band members in many of their videos.

[@mitziesanders9840]

I am a huge fan of Hall & Oates but this was new to me. Thanks so much for sharingx

[@shyman99]

I wouldn't say I am a huge fan, but this was a top 40 hit and therefore I heard it plenty of times on the radio.

[@freddeherrera729]

I remember when I first heard Sara Smile in the spring of 1975 I was hooked. They are my favorite band of all time.This song is definitely underrated and John knocked it out of the park.One of my all time and another very underrated song was from their last album before they took some time off to pursue other things in 1997 is Promise Ain’t Enough .From their Album Marigold Sky.Still play it today.

[@lilamuzik3385]

freddeherrera729 I couldn't agree enough. Wish reactors would hear this plea for " If A Promise Aint Enough"

[@BrianBrewer-bv1fg]

I enjoy watching ya'll especially your expressions when you hear someone for the first time. When it comes to Hall and Oates Private eyes is the best. Thank you both. God bless you both. 😊

[@eabcool]

so glad you did it, i know i suggested it a while ago. John is so good on this song i don't know why he didn't get more lead vocal time

[@lilamuzik3385]

Fans just wanted the tall blond one. He used to have more leads and solos in the early days.

[@seymorestuff235]

Saw them live in the early 80s, great show I'll always remember

[@sylc8241]

Another one to check out is "Your Imagination"! It was one of the first to be played on MTV when it first started.

[@agoodday4pi]

John Oates has a Smokey Robinson vibe to him when he sings. Its why I like it when he sings lead on songs..which isn't too often 😊

[@kathybern-cw1xo]

I love Hall & Oates. You should try Wait For Me, it’s a good one. So is Maneater!

[@Faltor895]

Yes. I like Italian Girls too.

[@Seagate1-dh6it]

Daryl Hall's solo songs "Cab Driver", "Eyes For You" and "Let Me Be The One" Amber will just love. John Oates solos "Pushin' A Rock" and "Disconnected" are two by him you would enjoy. Another by Hall and Oates is "Your Imagination" I think you would enjoy.

[@stephenhough4957]

The whole Can’t Stop Dreaming has classic Daryl Hall songs, soulfully sung with great melodies. I’d add the title track, Holding Out For Love and What’s In Your World as close second to sublime Let Me Be The One as best tracks.

[@kellyreiterman]

For the life of me, I don't recall ever hearing this song. I love it and it's great to hear John front and center for a change.

[@db-gb5xi]

One day you might play their 70s song, do what you want, be what you are. As for "blue-eyed soul", check out Grayson Hugh's song, Talk It Over, from the 80s and another Gino Vanelli song, I Just Want To Stop, from the 70s and his first hit.

[@kennethgestewitz6322]

Amber 2006 John Oates brought out an album of R&B you would love. It's called Solo but most people call it Phunk Shui. Two of my favorite tracks are Color of Love and Unspoken. Don't wait to long to give it a spin. PS and a great Daryl Hall solo tune is Cab Driver. Will be waiting patiently for your reaction. Take care.

[@hervehightower2364]

i am such a fan of hall and oates these guys have so much soul from head to toe it was such a wonderful time with music in the 80's and videos miss this like this one here.

[@markzalubas5793]

I took my kids to a college visit this week at Temple University in Philly (where Hall and Oates started singing together) and there was an unofficial black and white print of them in the student center media print room. Nice reminder of where they started. Love them. They were my first concert.

[@Mariosilvagt3]

I'll meet you at the corner of Hall and Oates! I was waiting for this great song, one of my favorites.

[@davemcbroom695]

Their song Sarah Smile is a must hear!

[@ellenjones7819]

They already reacted to that song.

[@davemcbroom695]

@@ellenjones7819 Thanx Ellen, I'll look it up!

[@bobs.381]

I always loved John's voice. He doesn't do lead vocals all that much but his voice is just so soothing.

[@ronsmock1879]

She’s The Shape of Things To Come. Another great John Oates song.

[@Eric4471066]

This song was the first Top 40 hit for Hall and Oates that John Oates sing lead vocals on. The song peaked at the #30 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the late spring of 1985. I love the doo-wop style of this song alot. A great banger song indeed!!!

[@shyman99]

No, it wasn't the first top 40 hit for John's lead vocals. Check out "How Does It Feel To Be Back" from 1980. John was also the primary vocalist for their hit "Back Together Again" in 1977.

[@Eric4471066]

You're right. This song was the third Top 40 hit that John Oates sing lead vocals.

[@MrSteveLoucks]

Possession Obsession only made it to #30 on the Hot 100, but I’ve always loved it for Oates’ voice and its doo-wop style. You have a lot of great songs from their discography that you haven’t reacted to yet, but here are three Hall & Oates tunes you need to check out: Back Together Again, Family Man and Don’t Hold Back Your Love.

[@brucefrancis6222]

H&O always delivers "Adult Education" is a must!

[@jeffthewhiff]

Jay and Amber, so glad to see that you reacted to this Hall & Oates classic and you can't go wrong with this "dynamic duo!" 👍

[@lreed1040]

For some solo songs from Daryl Hall "Cab Driver", "Eyes For You", "Dreamtime", "I'm In A Philly Mood", "Hold On to Me", "Let Me Be the One", "Someone Like You" and "All By Myself" (Not Eric Carmen cover). John Oates solo songs to hear "Pushin' A Rock", "Disconnected", "Maneater (Reggae Version), "It Girl" and "Too Late To Break Your Fall". There you go some solos by each of them and each song is worth a listen.

[@jamescrowhorse6689]

This is one of my favorites by them.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love this song! Hall and Oates always got bops

[@randall5076]

Hey guys, there's a song by Hall & Oates that I've never heard on the radio, but somehow I came across it on the internet. It's called "So Close". Check it out sometime, it's pretty good.

[@tinad8834]

@randall5076 Thanks for the suggestion! You just reminded me how much I loved the whole album that single came from… Change of Season. Worth another listen ❤

[@shaharadegan9993]

I love that song too!😊

[@randall5076]

@@shaharadegan9993 good to see that other people have heard of that song as well as I have.

[@kathybern-cw1xo]

So Close is a great song, so is Wait For Me.

[@lreed1040]

@@tinad8834 "Halfway There" is my personal favorite from that album. But I love the entire album.

[@jamesd5118]

Check out John songs like "Melody For A Memory", "Alone Too Long", "Crazy Eyes", "Love In A Dangerous Time", "Be Bop/Drop", "Back Together Again", "Love Hurts (Love Heals)" and solo tracks "It Girl", "Disconnected" and "Pushin' A Rock". John should never be in anyone's shadow.

[@Mariosilvagt3]

Family man from Hall and Oates

[@rwschumm]

Love to hear You Guys React to 'Some Things are Better Left Unsaid' for your next choice by H&O. Great Reaction! :)

[@murraytown4]

Do check out Missed Opportunity, or Downtown Life, or Everything Your Heart Desires…all from Oooh Yeah.

[@dianedollion6126]

Thanks for finally doing this one! One of my favs and one of the few where John takes the lead. GREAT album, Big Bam Boom. (Still have it in my collection 😉) Love it! ❣

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I'm so glad you guys finally are doing this song, I have been requesting it forever! I love Hall and Oates and this is one of the few of the eighties' hits that John Oates is leading on! Daryl Hall had some solo hits...check out his song, "Dreamtime".💖💖

[@empire7179]

I never seen the video so I didn't know that John Oates song Lead? 😲 He has an amazing Smooth voice.. Go Ahead John!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@craigharris9185]

I recommend Starting All Over Again by Hall and Oates. It features alternating lead vocals from both men.

[@shorty9617]

Listen to 'Back Together Again" for some great vocals from John!

[@siegfriedherrmann6212]

thank you so much for this great reaction to this 80's classic!! i always love your take on these classics! Keep em coming!! p.s...i absolutely loved how beautiful Ambers face and expression looked while listening to this song! its always worth it just to see the fresh faced expressions of Her Alone lol!! take care you two and God Bless!!

[@cooljazz94]

The funny thing is that the songs you look on with nostalgia are songs that were on the radio yesterday for me and many others. Savor these moments, because, God willing, you will be of those who look on modern songs as just yesterday that others will look upon with nostalgia

[@MS-ro9dm]

Hall is touring right now with Elvis Costello .

[@RabbiSteve]

Nice! Thank you. I was not familiar with this H&O song, and only know Oates vocals on a few songs. I now have to dive deeper into his catalog.

[@brokenmummy232]

God personally put this Band together for the Worlds Pleasure and NOBODY will ever convince me otherwise. Daryll Hall and John Oats would be NOTHING without each other. This is in my one of my top 3 Hall and Oats songs all favorite songs and I have heard herd many of them if not all of them and that is saying a Great Deal. This Band has changed Rock, Soul, Jazz, and POP, and Modern music more than any other band on earth. I feel when I hear John Oats shine it is such a Pleasure and a GREAT Blessing. Thanks Y'all for this Masterpiece Video and song. 🤠

[@Faltor895]

Daryl Hall's solo hit Dreamtime from 1986 is a good one.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

NAZARETH - " You're The Violin - 1976 " this is A Hidden Gem of classic Rock 🎸 that deserves a ton of air play highly suggested. This Rocks non stop.

[@jacquelinesmith5477]

one of my favorite song love it

[@Sec998]

This wasn't one of their biggest hits but I've always liked it. The message of the song is good.

[@tlbrooks422]

I'm with you, Amber! More Oates! I always love his, "How Does it Feel to be Back"--especially when he sings, "again" near the end. You'll see. I get weak in the knees. 😂 Be sure to watch the performance video.

[@andreasoice5905]

I was 9 when this came out. I used my birthday money to buy this album on cassette along with Pat Benatar. You always remember the first music you buy yourself.😍

[@joeparga744]

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[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

CHRISTOPHER CROSS - " Alright " ( Think We're Gonna Make It ) 80s Classics you'll like this awsome song too. 🎸

[@Mr.Cnothing]

You should react to Hall & Oates "Everything Your Heart Desires"

[@lumariadp]

Yesssss! This is one of my favorites and nobody ever reacts to it! Nice!

[@ASalvaro]

one the best Hall & Oates hits is "So Close"

[@tmr626]

First time hearing this song. Oates never sings lead in too many songs, very good singer and song!

[@gdoggatl]

Spring, 1985!! Great song...Big Bam Boom was a GREAT ALBUM!! Thanks!!

[@johnniebravo5985]

Hall and Oates have so many hits! Some that you should react to are Wait For Me, So Close and Don't Hold Back Your Love!

[@scottvanhille5688]

Haven't heard this one. John Oates is the lead and from what I've heard, hasn't sang a lot where he's the lead. This was a nice change. Daryl Hall went solo and did "Dreamtime" "Someone Like You" "I'm In A Philly Mood" "Stop Loving Me, Stop Loving You" "Foolish Pride"

[@pompanomark2024]

They have SO MANY good songs...

[@007ndc]

People tend to forget that John Oates can really sing too. Both were steeped in Philly Soul growing up

[@istari0]

Great song; one of my favorites by them! Check out "Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid."

[@tb6791]

😮 Oates strolling down the 'Smokey' trail😮

[@Capri1979]

Check out Hall and Oates’ “Melody for a Memory” song from 1978. Oates does some lead vocals on it; I find it’s one of their very best songs (and possibly least known).

[@mirandawyatt77]

You should check out “Family Man” and “Maneater” by Hall and Oates

[@craigharris9185]

Hey since you’re enjoying Oats taking center stage you should definitely check out Robin Gibb on lead vocals on such Bee Gees classics as I Started A Joke and Massachusetts

[@romnelsalazar6646]

I loved this reaction, i would always be in the minority when i say this is one if my favorite H&O song. But this one showcased John Oates and its was such a realization that he could hold his own. Thank u for reacting.

[@haydendegrow945]

One thing I love about these boys is that they are EQUALLY powerful singers. Darrell Hall and John Oates... Neither have got an untalented bone in their bodies

[@stevehamilton8824]

Oats has a good voice and rarely is the main vocals for the group. Love this song! Such incredible harmonies. Check out "Adult Education", "Family Man", "You've Lost That Loving Feeling". As for solo records... Daryl Hall has had a few of them. One of his more popular albums was during the height of the Hall & Oats era of the 80's when he released the album THREE HEARTS IN THE HAPPY ENDING MACHINE and the song that charted was called - "Dreamtime". A very good song so you should react to that.

[@willfromyadkinville]

i wore this whole album out!

[@gabrielvanhelsing8214]

If you find the time, check out Daryl Hall's program "Live at Daryl's House" that he instituted back in 2007. He has invited guests who are well-known artists in the music industry over to his house performing each other's recordings and having fun playing jam sessions. Daryl and CeeLo Green collaborating "I Can't Go for That No Can Do " would be a good one to check out as an introduction. 🎤🎸🎹🥁🪘🔊🎧

[@jamescrowhorse6689]

Jimmy Wayne joining him for Sarah Smile is great too.

[@gabrielvanhelsing8214]

@@jamescrowhorse6689 Agreed! 👍Jay and Amber would know doubt enjoy the variety of popular recording artists to choose from if they checked out Daryl's "Live" programs.😎

[@stevebuhagiar5093]

One of their best

[@ellenjones7819]

How about reacting to their cover of "You've Lost that loving feeling."

[@RabbiSteve]

I second that emotion

[@lindseycarter579]

Had such a crush on Oates! Still do 😊

[@williamyates694]

I'm a metal guy. But how can anyone NOT like these guys. That's what I loved about the 80's. Good music was just good music no matter the genre. Somewhere in time we started picking sides with music just like we do politics now. It disgusts me. The only hate I have is for people that hate other points of view. That's both sides. My hate knows no boundaries lol!!! 🍻🤟👏

[@RobertoSantana61]

New Artist in the blue eyed soul category: Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds - "Don't Pull Your Love" and "Falling In Love" are Both amazing songs, don't remember which one was a bigger hit (Both were Huge)

[@videovisions]

Another song you would like is "The Longest Time" by Billy Joel. It has an old school 50s do-wap sound.

[@malkamusik]

Wow. A Hall and Oates song I haven't heard.

[@billshore3452]

Darryl Hall had 2 really good solo songs: Dreamtime and Foolish Pride. I prefer the latter, but each is worth a listen.

[@michaelmiller3980]

Had the 45. Freshman year of high school

[@benjaminvlz]

"Possession Obsession" wasn't a big hit back in the day, but it's one of my favorites from the Hall & Oates catalog. An underrated song, in my opinion.

[@300gjw]

Great, great tune.

[@CarlosBuguenoPacheco]

Este tema lo baile en una disco llamada Waikiki en Quintero chile y nunca mas lo voy olvidar lo mejor de lo mejor en disco sobre el mar

[@TheMedievalman9]

Okay, well. Since you asked... I don't know about John's solo career, unfortunately (honestly, I didn't even know he had one until now!). But as for Daryl's solo works, then you _have_ to listen to "Dreamtime." It sounds nothing like his Hall and Oates works, and you will absolutely love it.

[@ClubPDX]

Another song from this era you should do that is a banger is called "I.O.U" by the band Freeze. Or the song "One More Shot" by C Bank. Both song are jams. Love Hall and Oates though.

[@jasperstreak7865]

Daryl Hall; Somebody Like You 💓